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I'm on the earlier side of my mid-twenties and I think that this stage of life, like any stage of life, has pros and cons. The pros are that you are really coming into your own. I think the self-confidence of every single one of my friends has improved, if not skyrocketed, since our college years. There is no "cool" benchmark anymore, nerds are millionaires, and there is a niche for everybody. You also have a lot of life ahead of you and can afford to experiment with different fields and lifestyles. And while there is a lot more responsibility than college, it's not so much that you can't go out and party until 4:00 am on weekends...it's a nice balance.
What I can't stand is the pressure that getting established in your career entails. You really are looked down on for being new, and for good reason...you don't know what you're doing! I'm pretty much a type-A personality and a perfectionist, and so it kills me that there is still so much uncertainty in certain situations in my job. Also, I think that when you are doing successfully there is a bit of a condescending attitude from older peers. For many, your success is either "cute" or met with resentment ("how the hell is he doing that?"). However, I think it's incredibly rewarding when some older peers recognize your effort/work ethic and take their time to mentor you...that's an exciting and positive thing for me in this stage of life.
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